Mobile Suit Gundam Trilogy movies and Char's Counterattack come to Netflix this June

 

Looks like fans of the original Universal Century timeline are going to get a treat if they are Netflix subscribers, as Gundam News reports the original Mobile Suit Gundam trilogy of movies as well as the epic Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack are going to be added to the streaming service starting June 18! The inclusion of these seminal mecha anime shows is a welcome sight -- and compliments the upcoming Legendary Pictures, Sunrise, and Netflix live-action Gundam film that will be directed by Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts!

WATCH: Mobile Suit Gundam "G40 Project" Special Movie released by Sunrise

Fans of the Mobile Suit Gundam series got a special treat from the folks at Sunrise, as a brand new "Mobile Suit Gundam" Special Movie called "G40 Project" was released over at the official Gundam Info YouTube channel! Made to coincide with last April's 40th Anniversary celebration of the long running Japanese Mecha franchise -  the short features newly animated scenes and highlights retelling the story of Amuro Ray and his fated role as the pilot of the Earth Federation's RX-78-2 Mobile Suit, showing his encounter with the forces of the Principality of Zeon and his eventual archnemesis, Char Aznable.


Mobile Suit Gundam 40th Anniversary "G40 Project" Special Movie
In the short movie, the RX-78-2 Gundam's design is based off the model design created by artist Ken Okuyama. Gundam mania is still in full swing despite almost reaching 41 years, with the return of the 18 Meter tall life-sized Gundam this October in Japan as reported by Gundam Kits Collection.

Japan's Life-Sized RX-78-2 Gundam returns in April 19!

Mobile Suit Gundam has endured for many years since its introduction to Japan and the world with the original series in April of 1979. Since then the universe that began with Universal Century has expanded immensely, and several other spin-off titles have been created, garnering countless fans across the globe who admire the military science fiction drama and action the series possesses.

A couple of years ago, a life-sized model of the original Gundam, the RX-78-2 found in Mobile Suit Gundam and piloted by Newtype Amuro Ray, was first erected in Odaiba, Japan in July 2009. It moved to Shizuoka the following year, and some disassembled parts were donated to a charity drive following the great earthquake in Japan in 2011. Now, the large model of the original Gundam is set to return, with a grand opening on April 19 this year. Since it's already up, some time lapse videos have been released by one darwinfish105.

Here's one of the time lapse videos, showing the Gundam being constructed from scratch! For the other  clip plus more info on the life sized Gundam, check the source post at Anime News Network!